Newbie: Multiple operating systems on 1 PC?

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I am presently using XP. I wanted to know if it is possible to have NT
and DOS on the same computer.

I need NT so that I can run Oracle. I have a copy of Oracle for NT.

I want DOS because I have a computer game I would like to play again.

So, is the above possible? I am willing to live with out DOS if that
helps.

Regards
Rich
 
How To Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306559&Product=winxp

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| I am presently using XP. I wanted to know if it is possible to have NT
| and DOS on the same computer.
|
| I need NT so that I can run Oracle. I have a copy of Oracle for NT.
|
| I want DOS because I have a computer game I would like to play again.
|
| So, is the above possible? I am willing to live with out DOS if that
| helps.
|
| Regards
| Rich
 
Windows XP is in the same family line as Windows NT. Oracle
should run under XP natively. It might be necessary to check at
Oracle's website for compatibility questions or updates to allow
your version to run on XP.

Game support varies. XP supports compatibility mode where an
executable can run in a previous OS environment. I would try it
(Game) by opening a Command Prompt and invoking the game
from there.
 
You will have to repartition your hardrive and reinstall. Partition one will
be dos, partition two either for nt or xp. Should install xp at the end
 
General said:
I am presently using XP. I wanted to know if it is possible to have NT
and DOS on the same computer.
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If you have a hard drive just for dos that makes it real easy.
 
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